Category Archives: Marketing

Are Cold Calling Misconceptions Holding you Back?

By on May 14th, 2012

There are many misconceptions surrounding cold calling, from the effectiveness to the best techniques and more. You don’t want to overlook this method of marketing your services because of a myth that was started by somebody you don’t even know. …

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How to Network, Find Clients, and Grow Your Writing Career

By on May 8th, 2012

By: Amandah Blackwell It should be easy, right? Forget that some writers, editors, and business owners have major connections and networks. It’s tempting to see them as ‘dollar signs,’ but the truth is, they’re complex people with feelings, busy lives, …

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The Easy Fifteen-Minute Marketing Plan

By on May 3rd, 2012

By: Lori Widmer You wake up, get that cup of caffeine, go through your morning ritual, then work through your daily ritual of writing. Marketing? Yea, that doesn’t happen because you’re busy. Yet if you have fifteen minutes to play …

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Are you Prepared for Incoming Calls from Potential Clients?

By on April 30th, 2012

As you continue to market your freelance writing services, you will find that some people don’t have any need for you – at least for the time being. To give yourself the chance at a future project, it is important …

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A Funny Cold Call Story

By on April 2nd, 2012

Last week, I decided to make a few cold calls. Believe it or not, this is something I miss when I don’t get around to it as often as I would like. After a few calls, I got a business …

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